RSPB Wallasea Island01268 498620workNature ReserveThe aim of this project is to combat the threats from climate change and coastal flooding by recreating the ancient wetland landscape of mudflats and saltmarsh, lagoons and pasture. It will also help to compensate for the loss of such tidal habitats elsewhere in England.

Once completed, this will provide a haven for a wonderful array of nationally and internationally important wildlife and an amazing place for the local community, and those from further afield, to come and enjoy.

Although the reserve is planned to be in development until around 2025, you're welcome to come along and view the progress as each phase comes to life and the marshland naturally regenerates. The current sea wall access along the Allfleets Marsh Trail sea wall is a wonderful place to come to relax and enjoy, whether for walking, cycling, birdwatching, painting, photography or simply taking in the sea air.Grapnells Farm, Creeksea Ferry RoadRochfordEssexSS4 2HDUnited Kingdom51.6167492413500.802276167150http://www.rspb.org.uk/wallaseaisland

RSPB Wallasea Island

Nature Reserve, free entry

RSPB Wallasea Island

Contact

Address

Grapnells Farm,Creeksea Ferry Road,Rochford,Essex,SS4 2HD

Details

The aim of this project is to combat the threats from climate change and coastal flooding by recreating the ancient wetland landscape of mudflats and saltmarsh, lagoons and pasture. It will also help to compensate for the loss of such tidal habitats elsewhere in England.

Once completed, this will provide a haven for a wonderful array of nationally and internationally important wildlife and an amazing place for the local community, and those from further afield, to come and enjoy.

Although the reserve is planned to be in development until around 2025, you're welcome to come along and view the progress as each phase comes to life and the marshland naturally regenerates. The current sea wall access along the Allfleets Marsh Trail sea wall is a wonderful place to come to relax and enjoy, whether for walking, cycling, birdwatching, painting, photography or simply taking in the sea air.

Currently we have a bike shelter which also displays posters and information on upcoming events and about RSPB Wallasea Island. Benches are present at several points about the site along. At this time we do not have any amenities or visitor facilities at the site.

Opening details

Car park is open daily, 8:00 – 21:00 (or dusk if earlier)Access to the sea wall is available at all times

Prices

Free entry

There are charges for events, but entry onto the reserves is free.

Also at this Venue

Location

Directions

By busCanewdon, about three miles (4.8 km) from reserve - Stephensons Bus Route 60 runs from Southend on Sea. From the village Head east on High St toward Gays Lane. Continue onto Lambourne Hall Road. Continue onto Creeksea Ferry Road. Turn right to stay on Creeksea Ferry Road. Turn left.

By roadFrom Rochford, Essex, take the Ashingdon road until you see the brown tourism signs at Bray's Lane and follow these to the RSPB Wallasea Island Wild Coast. There are some designated disabled parking bays

Sat nav POI fileIf you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.

Other ways to get to the reserveBy Ferry from Burnham on Crouch: The scheduled ferry service between Wallasea and Burnham runs six days a week (not Wednesday) between 10.00 and 17.00. It is operated as an 'on demand' service by phoning 07704 060482. Please see www.burnhamferry.co.uk for full details.

Parking: free

Nearby

Facilities

Children welcome

Dogs accepted

Guided tours for groups

Currently we have a bike shelter which also displays posters and information on upcoming events and about RSPB Wallasea Island. Benches are present at several points about the site along. At this time we do not have any amenities or visitor facilities at the site.